Shah Ahmad MD, MPH is a neurosurgeon, dual-trained in both Orthopedic and Neurosurgical spine, and is a member of the Indiana Spine Group. His expertise is in the management of degenerative diseases of the cervical and lumbar spine through minimally-invasive techniques, as well as deformity surgery and spinal cord tumors.
Dr. Ahmad attended Cornell University, obtaining degrees in neuroscience and business. He then attended the University of Arizona for his MD degree as well as his Masters of Public Health. From there he went on to complete a seven-year Neurosurgery residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, one of the top training programs for complex and minimally-invasive spine surgery. He then completed a sub-specialized fellowship in Orthopedic Spine Surgery under Dr. Rick Sasso at the Indiana Spine Group.
Dr. Ahmad’s research interests are peri-operative pain management and clinical outcomes for patients undergoing different types of open and minimally-invasive spine procedures. He has published over 25 articles in some of the most impactful international journals in spine and cranial surgery, as well as authored textbook chapters in a number of neurosurgery textbooks, such Youmans Neurological Surgery. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
Dr. Ahmad is a talented, amiable and, personable neurosurgeon. His staff is also, friendly, competent and efficient. It was a great experience working with Dr Ahmad and his team.
He did a spinal fusion for me yesterday, and my sciatica is gone and I'm able to walk normally again.
I'm quite comfortable and am only taking a muscle relaxant and acetaminophen as a precaution but have not needed anything stronger, so far.
I highly recommend Dr Ahmad. I came to Dr Ahmad from Asheville North Carolina for my surgery. It was worth the traveling and I'd do it again if I had to.
It’s now been 3 months since my surgery and I had my second tele-health follow up with Dr. Ahmad. I’m now off all activity restrictions. My sciatica is just an unpleasant memory now. I haven’t had even the slightest hint of it.
Dr. Ahmad is the best.
I couldn't stand or walk for no more than ten minutes before having to stop and sit down because of severe sciatic nerve pain due to pinching of the nerve. A couple of weeks after surgery I'm able to stand and walk nearly pain free!! Excellent doctor and his staff is wonderful! Thank you so much for giving me my life back, you are the best!
Dr. Ahmad's detailed description of my husband's upcoming surgery was so helpful. The staff is truly amazing and we have enjoyed our visits even though it involves a major surgery!
Update: Surgery was successful and we are very impressed with the hospital staff and food. Everything has been amazing!
Very professional, throughly communicates and answers all questions. Never felt rushed. Always polite with a smile. Best part, very good at what they do. They studied my situation and talked about all options. Included me with every decision and listened to any concerns we had. I felt comfortable and positive having Dr. Ahmad perform my back surgery. I'm doing well. Thanks to his staff as well. All are good people.
Dr Ahmad is amazing!! He has the best bedside manner and really takes the time to listen to concerns and does not dismiss them. He genuinely wants to help alleviate your pain. I was able to get in to an appointments quickly and a plan for surgery was quickly scheduled due to the amount of pain I was in. Surgery went great and I woke up in zero pain. I have already recommended someone to him and will continue to do so in the future.
